Allied - SLP

Tuba City Regional; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision/Life/P

401K

Credentialing & Travel Team

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week assignment in Tuba City, Arizona. Responsibilities include providing quality speech-language therapy across patient ages, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with physicians and the rehabilitation team.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $65–$70 per hour, weekly payroll, and a benefits package including health/dental/vision, life and pet insurance, a 401K plan, credentialing support, and a

Qualifications

• Must have valid, current state licensure as an SLP.
• ASHA certification preferred (CCC).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality speech and language therapy to a predominantly Native American population.
• Plan and administer medically based speech therapy for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and document findings in the EHR.
• Determine speech therapy treatment plans with physician input.
• Modify therapy plans based on patient progress and needs.
• Document results of assessments, treatment, and termination of services.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in home programs to carry over goals.

Skills

ASHA Certification

BLS Certification

SLP Licensure

Job description

Job Title: SLP
Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $65 - $70/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a SLP for a temporary assignment in Tuba City, Arizona. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a SLP

• Provide quality speech and/or language therapy services to a predominantly Native American population for the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental, cognitive, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
• Plan and administer medically based speech therapy for inpatient and outpatient populations (regular work week; weekend services not currently available)
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results for patients ranging in age from birth through geriatric and document findings in the electronic health record
• Determine speech therapy treatment plans by physician referral or in consultation with physicians, setting realistic treatment goals based on the patient’s physical and mental abilities, needs, evaluation findings, and/or diagnosis
• Recommend and implement adjustments and modifications to therapy plans based on patient progress
• Document results of patient assessments, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in patient records
• Select and construct therapies according to the patient’s goals and needs
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures, therapies, or home programs to allow carry-over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
• Provide specialty services including but not limited to swallowing evaluation, Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) or Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), cognitive treatment, voice treatment, pediatric speech/language therapy treatment, and pediatric feeding evaluation
• Provide specialty clinics including but not limited to Geriatric clinic and Assistive Technology/adaptive equipment evaluation and treatment
• Assist in the direction and development of the speech therapy service, including continued quality improvement, risk management, and safety initiatives
• Comply with federal and state speech therapy certification requirements and follow applicable policies and procedures
• Comply with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and Scope of Practice as set forth by ASHA
• Provide training and in-services for student and staff education
• Consult with the Physical Rehabilitation team and other healthcare workers including physicians, nurses, and social workers
• Maintain Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
• Maintain valid, current, full, and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology licensure
• Maintain certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits for a SLP

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.